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TM-9-2320-361-20 Unit Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-20 12-8. CARGO BODY DROPSIDE REPLACEMENT (M35A2C) This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS EQUIPMENT CONDITION M35A2C Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). MATERIALS/PARTS Rack and troop seat removed (TM 9-2320-361-10). Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-361-10). Ten cotter pins Stabilizer removed (TM 9-2320-361-10). PERSONNEL REQUIRED Cargo body dropsides lowered (TM 9-2320-361-10). Two Bow and tarp removed (if installed) (TM 9-2320-361-10). REFERENCES (TM) GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TM 9-2320-361-10 TM 9-2320-361-20P All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. All personnel must stand clear during removal of cargo body drop side. a. Removal 1. With cargo body dropside (7) in lowered position, attach sling (1) to lifting device (2) and cargo body dropside (6). 2. Raise lifting device (2) until cargo body dropside (7) is raised to vertical position. WARNING All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may result in injury to personnel. All personnel must stand clear during removal of cargo body dropside, Cargo body dropside will swing free when pins are removed and injury to personnel may result. 3. Remove ten cotter pins (3), washers (4), and five pins (5) from hinges (6). Discard cotter pins (3). 4. Lower dropside (7) to ground and remove lifting device (2) and chain sling (1) from dropside (7). b. Installation 1. Attach chain sling (1) to cargo dropside (7) and attach lifting device (2) to chain sling (1). NOTE Assistant will help with steps 2 and 3. 2. Raise cargo body dropside (7) and position to hinges (6). 3. Install cargo body dropside (7) on hinges (6) with five pins (5), ten washers (4), and ten new cotter pins (3). 4. Lower cargo body dropside (7) to the lowered position and remove lifting device (2) and chain sling (1). 12-12